Course Details in 2025/26 Session

Module Title	LM Fundamentals of Public Health and Health Improvement Practice
School	Inst of Applied Health Res
Department	Inst of Applied Health Res
Module Code	02 39053
Module Lead	Jayne Parry
Level	Masters Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1
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Restrictions	The overall pass mark for the module is 50%; both elements of the coursework assessment must be passed at 50% to secure an overall pass The two assessments test different elements of the learning outcomes. Both assessments must therefore be passed independently to secure a ‘pass’ for this module.
Contact Hours	Lecture-20 hours Seminar-10 hours Tutorial-10 hours Guided independent study-160 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	The aim of this module is to introduce students to core concepts and principles which underpin public health as it is practised today. Public Health is a population-based speciality devoted to promoting and protecting health and well-being, preventing ill-health and prolonging life, through the organised efforts of society.1 It consists of three main areas of activity: health improvement, health service quality and health protection. This module will introduce the common principles which underpin all three areas of practice, and then focus on teaching key concepts and approaches to health improvement activities. The module will build on the core knowledge from pre-existing MBChB / BDS undergraduate training, to expose students to the concepts and approaches used in modern-day public health research and practice. Learning will be developed primarily through interactive lectures and expert-led (practitioner, researcher) seminars supported by different forms of enquiry-based and self-directed activities. Students will be expected to undertake preparatory work in relation to each session. 1 Faculty of Public Health definition
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: apply a population perspective to individual or population level scenarios. apply knowledge of the social determinants of health to individual or population level scenarios. demonstrate an awareness of the need for working with a variety of stakeholders. communicate key public health information in an appropriate manner which makes sense to the relevant audience. demonstrate the use of critical and evaluative skills to scrutinise information to formulate a balanced, evidence-based recommendation for a given population. demonstrate the ability to manage their own learning, and to make use of relevant resources.
Assessment	39053-01 : Overall Mark : Mixed (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: One structured written proposal (~2000) describing the development, implementation and evaluation of a specified activity to improve health within a defined population (70%) Role play: student to role-play a relevant scenario for a public health practitioner responsible for a health improvement activity (30%) Reassessment: One final attempt for each failed element following individualised support, feedback and guidance. Supplementary sit mark to be capped at 50%
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